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A case of obstructive colitis caused by possible colostomy dysfunction

M Isogai1, A Yamaguchi, A Hori

  • 1Department of Surgery, Ogaki Municipal Hospital, Japan.

Hepato-Gastroenterology
|December 5, 1998
PubMed
Summary

A colostomy stricture may cause obstructive colitis, leading to persistent abdominal pain and diarrhea after surgery for colon cancer. This condition requires careful consideration in postoperative patients presenting with these symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Obstructive sigmoid colon cancer necessitates surgical intervention, often involving colostomy.
  • Early postoperative complications following colostomy can mimic or indicate underlying bowel dysfunction.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with persistent abdominal pain, distension, and low-grade fever post-colostomy for obstructive colon cancer.
  • Diarrhea through the colostomy persisted despite initial surgical decompression.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination revealed obstructive colitis in a resected colonic segment, characterized by thickened walls and loss of normal mucosa.
  • A potential colostomy stenosis was identified as the likely cause of colostomy dysfunction and subsequent obstructive colitis.

Implications:

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  • Obstructive colitis is a critical differential diagnosis in patients with persistent postoperative symptoms after colostomy for obstructive colon cancer.
  • Prompt recognition and management of colostomy stenosis are crucial to prevent complications like obstructive colitis and anastomotic leakage.